Barehipani Falls
Barehipani Falls is a two tiered waterfall located in Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1] It is one of the highest waterfalls in India.[2]
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| Location | Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India, Asia |
| Coordinates | 21°56′01″N 86°22′49″E |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 399 metres (1,309 ft) |
| Number of drops | 2 |
| Watercourse | Budhabalanga River |
Location
The waterfall is situated at 21.932759N 86.380145E on the Budhabalanga River flowing over Meghasuni mountain of the Eastern Ghats.[3][4] The nearest railway station is at Baripada. The Joranda Falls is located nearby.[1] It is 120 km from the town of Jashipur.
The falls
The Barehipani Falls has a total height of 399 metres (1,309 ft). It is a tiered waterfall with two drops. it is the second highest water fall in India and the highest water fall in Odisha. The tallest single drop is 259 metres (850 ft).[5]
See also
- List of waterfalls in India
- List of waterfalls in India by height
References
- "Barehipani Falls". india9. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- "Barehipani & Joranda Falls". Only Travel Guide. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- Negi, S.S. (1993). Forest geology and soils. Periodical Expert Book Agency. p. 86. ISBN 9788185901015. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- "Barehipani Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
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